Kindness Matters Podcast

My conversation this week is with Dr. Kevin J. Payne; Social Psychologist, Data Scientist, Author, Teacher, Living with MS, Skydiver.  Kevin has an amazing story to tell about living with MS and making a conscious decision live his life despite the debilitating effects.  It's a story of success followed by devastating loss and finding a way to overcome his bodies' betrayal and live an authentic and purposeful life. 
His book and podcast; Your Life Lived Well, will fill you with motivation and inspiration. 

You can find him on
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
and LinkedIn

This is the last in my Kindness series and for this episode I spoke with Dana Humphrey, a Life Coach from Rockaway, N.Y. 

We talked about her trip to Guatemala at the beginning of the pandemic and her life and experience with kindness overall.  Dana is an amazing soul and you can find her all over including, but not limited to; Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

In this episode I speak with Author Yvonne Caputo who wrote the most amazing book called, "Flying With Dad;  A Daughter.  A Father. And the Hidden Gifts in His Stories from World War II."  It's a story of how a little girl, always yearning to connect with her Greatest Generation Father, finally found a way in His stories.  It's a story of, above all else, the kindness that allowed that connection to take place.  I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did recording and producing it.

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In this episode I speak with Lisa Dimino White, the founder of The Joy Seeker.  She is a Certified Professional Life Coach  and an amazing, upbeat, high-energy individual.  I had such a good time with Lisa, that I decided that I, too, wanted to help people find joy in their lives. 
If you are looking for more joy in your life, consider connecting with Lisa. 

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In this episode I speak with J. Robert Parker of Twin Ravens Hypnotherapy and Research.  His insights and advice on kindness are fantastic and it was such a relaxing and enjoyable conversation.  

Happy New Year!  Let's take 2022 by the...horns and make it the best year ever (I know.  Low bar.)

All of the month of January, my guests and I will be discussing Kindness.  What does it look like?  Why doesn't there seem to be enough?  What can we do to promote and encourage kindness?
My guest this week is Stacy Owen Johnston is the CEO at Enlighten Up a consulting firm.  She also hosts not one, but two podcasts; Un-Caped Heroes with her daughter Cassey and 

In this, my last episode before Christmas, I speak with Dani Dircks, the owner of Sailor Mercy Elderberry Syrup.  If you have someone on your list who supports local and holistic healing this is the perfect gift.  While Elderberry Syrup is not a cure or a treatment for the illnesses in the world, it has a proven track record in the area of immunity-boosting. 
Dani developed her Elderberry syrup after her oldest child came home from Kindergarten sick, a few years ago.  As a Mom, she felt she needed to give her children all the support she could to fight off the myriad germs floating around in a school setting.  After an exhaustive research on holistic methods, she decided to create her own elderberry syrup.  And it worked!

Listen to her story and shop local for your friends and family whop want to stay healthy and safe during cold and flu (and even seasonal allergy) season.

Sailor Mercy on Facebook.
Sailor Mercy on Instagram.

In this episode I speak with Yrazema (Z) Garcia from Truffles and Tortes Dessert Café in Anoka and Jennifer Renik from Fairy Tails Grooming in Blaine about their respective products and what amazing gifts they would make this Christmas Season.

Truffles and Tortes is a café located in Downton Anoka.  With award-winning desserts as well as soups, fresh quiche, soups and sandwiches their fare would make an excellent gift, hostess gift or gift card.  You can find them on Facebook here. 

Fairy Tails Grooming is a dog grooming business located in Blaine.  Although you may not want to give a dog grooming as a gift (or, maybe you do.  I don't know.) Jennifer sells some amazing dog treats as well as bandanas and leashes made specifically for her shop.  You can find her shop on Facebook here.

In this, our second episode featuring local creators, I am honored to introduce you to Brian Hong of The Gathering Stones.  Brian creates amazing charcuterie boards from granite.  Beautiful and unique these stones will mark you as the king or queen of the gift givers this holiday season.  I also take great pleasure in introducing you to Josh and Bridget Smith from the Pen Smith Shop.  You will not find a more amazing array of handmade wooden gifts anywhere.  Laser cut and designed by Josh and Bridget if you can't find something in their collection of ornaments, keychains, pens and puzzles you're simply not trying.  Haha.

Please consider purchasing from these or the other local creators we are highlighting this month. 

The Gathering Stones Facebook Page

The Pen Smith Shop Facebook Page

I wanted to highlight a few local creators as gift ideas for Christmas this year. 

First up is Cory with CT's Revival BBQ Sauce.  You can find his products (which are amazing) from rubs to an astounding array of sauces on his Facebook Page.

Also in this episode is Virginia Louden from Ginny Bites.  Virginia is a creative food designer and whether you need a Hostess gift or a stocking stuffer or just want to give the gift of sweetness, her food is the perfect idea.  You can find Ginny Bites products at her Facebook page, as well.  But if you're into food porn, check out her Instagram, too.